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2.4TD Hilux Surf, head cracking problem

Posted: Fri May 12, 2006 7:53 am
by Sam
Does anyone know how to prevent the head from cracking in a 91 2.4 Turbo Diesel Hilux Surf??

Posted: Fri May 12, 2006 7:58 am
by MATT4U
Put a larger zaust on it, chnge the thermostat, keep anti freeze in teh cooling system

2.4TD head cracking

Posted: Fri May 12, 2006 8:03 am
by Sam
is that from the engine to the turbo or just from the turbo down? what would be a good thermostat for it?

Posted: Fri May 12, 2006 10:06 am
by oldblue

Posted: Fri May 12, 2006 10:14 pm
by timo
my brother has a '90 surf 2.4 td bought at 65000 kms put a 2.5" exhaust on it, mandrel bends with custom flange from back of turbo, recored radiator, always had regular coolant changes as well as oil/filter and air filter changes, now has done 230000 kms , has had no eng probs whatsoever